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Empowering learners with digital literacy skills

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As part of efforts to create a digitally empowered society, the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has commenced with the rollout of cyber labs at schools across the country.

Professionals roped in to assist in the Bree street probe

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Following the explosion at Bree Street in Johannesburg on Wednesday, Public Works and Infrastructure Minister Sihle Zikalala has called on teams of professionals in the built sector to stand ready to support initiatives led by the Gauteng Premier and City of Johannesburg leadership.

Government prepares to implement AARTO Act

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Motorists can expect the full implementation of the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Act - which seeks to reduce the high rate of fatalities on the roads and improve driver behavior - on 1 July 2024 nationwide.

Interest rates remain unchanged at 8.25%

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The South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) has decided to keep the repurchase rate at its current level of 8.25% per year.

Investigations into Joburg CBD blast continuing

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi says an investigation into the deadly Lillian Ngoyi (Bree) Street explosion that ripped through the heart of the Johannesburg CBD is now being investigated by the Department of Labour.

Minister Creecy to facilitate climate change discussions

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Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Barbara Creecy has accepted a request to co-facilitate discussions at a political level among ministers responsible for climate change ahead of the Global Stocktake (GST) discussions. 

R26 million tender fraud accused in court

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A Saldanha Bay businesswoman has appeared in the Vredenburg Magistrates’ Court on fraud charges relating to a R26 million Saldanha Bay Local Municipality security tender.

Symposium to confront whistleblowers' challenges

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Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCOD), Minister Ronald Lamola, is expected to address the Public Service Commission’s (PSC) symposium into the protection of whistleblowers.

Safety programme launched targeting 1700 Gauteng schools

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Following the high incidents of stabbing, violence and gangsterism in and around schools in the province, Gauteng Education MEC Matome Chiloane has launched a school safety programme called "Operation Kgutla Molao".